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YAOGAN-30 09C (48425)
COSPAR: 2021-039C | Alt Name: Yaogan 30 hao 08 zu 03 xing
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 6, 2021
Launch Site
XICLF
Launch Pad
LC3
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 2C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48425
International Designator
2021-039C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:49:23 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
286.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
246.66°
Period
95.82 min
Mean Motion
15.03 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
YAOGAN-30 09C
Alternative Name
Yaogan 30 hao 08 zu 03 xing
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
ZLZB
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 48425U 21039C 26185.32597149 .00003202 00000-0 23638-3 0 9992
2 48425 34.9958 286.2598 0002171 246.6572 113.3908 15.02818609282137
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The YAOGAN-30 09C satellite, also known as Yaogan 30 hao 08 zu 03 xing, was launched on May 6, 2021, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XICLF) using a Chang Zheng 2C launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length and diameter with a span of 1 meter, weighing 500 kilograms at launch and maintaining the same dry mass. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan," suggesting it likely includes two deployable solar arrays for power generation alongside batteries. Its primary mission purpose is classified but suspected to be SIGINT (Signals Intelligence). Owned by ZLZB, the satellite was manufactured by SECM and carries a payload designated as Chuangxin-5 24 xing.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
1
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Chuangxin-5 24 xing
Purpose
SIGINT ?
Mission
SIGINT ?
Manufacturer
SECM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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